Facial procedures

Open or closed refers to the approach that the surgeon decides to take at the time of the procedure. In closed rhinoplasty the incisions are inside are not visible. Open rhinoplasty has a very small incision at the columella level, but it is visible.

Can rhinoplasty be performed at any age?

The best is that rhinoplasty be performed after age 16. Most surgeons agree that the most important thing is for the patient to reach optimal physical development, because the changes in development could give undesirable results to the procedure.

Dr. Where do you make the incisions for rhinoplasty?

Usually I do closed incisions rhinoplasty, which is why they are not visible to the naked eye.

Is the rhinoplasty an outpatient surgery or should I stay overnight in the hospital?

Usually the rhinoplasty is outpatient procedures.

What sort of anesthesia is used for rhinoplasty?

It can be done with intravenous sedation, which involves putting medication to sedate the patient by intravenous and also performed under general anesthesia the patient is asleep and intubated. Before the surgery the patient will have an interview with the anesthesiologist and this will be explained in detail and choose which one is suitable.

Is rhinoplasty a reasonable treatment to improve breathing?

In cases, that the breathing issues are due to a structural nose problem or septum, the procedure will improve the airway flow, but in the case of a problem of the lower airways, rhinoplasty is not a form of treatment.

Age varies because the determining factor in each case is how much aging the tissue of the face shows.

Are there scars after facelift?

The goal of skilled facelift surgeon, is to considerably conceal the surgical scars along curvatures making them practically unperceived and easy to hide as they heal, which in patients with no issues regarding healing, occurs in a couple of months at most.

What sort of anesthesia is used in facelift?

It can be done with intravenous sedation, which involves putting medication to sedate the patient by intravenous and also performed under general anesthesia the patient is asleep and intubated.

Breast procedures

Is it true that the implants have an expiration date and should be replaced every so often?

In theory, implants are guaranteed for life, but manufacturers recommend changing it to 10 years. Due to the quality of the implants that we use these don’t have to change at 10 years, unless they present some kind of problems, such as muscle contracture in which the breast becomes hard and painful. But if at 10 years it does not present any symptoms it can be left unchanged.

What is the prudent time to start exercising after surgery?

In the case that you only had breast augmentation, and no other procedures, 4-6 weeks after the procedure, you can resume your gym activities, but not sooner, no even if its lower body workouts.

After 3 months you can increase with dumbbells.

Is it possible to breastfeed after a breast augmentation?

Although having breast augmentation doesn’t necessarily cancel out your chances of breast feeding, there are multiple factors that will influence each particular case, and these factors will be discussed on your consult before the procedure.

Can implant rejection occur?

As with any surgical procedure, complications may occur after a breast implant, but rejection to the materials of the implant itself is not one of them.

Body procedures

The consultation before the procedure, its the mean to evaluate you, your needs, taking your personal medical history into consideration, to prevent any unwanted outcome; but as with any surgical procedure, there are possible side effects, and risk associated with it.

Should I wait until I’m done having children before I have a tummy tuck?

Although having a tummy tuck won't prevent you from getting pregnant, but its better if you decide to take on this procedure after you are done having kids, since after a pregnancy if you already had it done, you most definitely will have to have it done again.

Will I be required to wear a compression garment?

Yes. The reasons and time are discussed with the patient at the time of consultation.

In most cases, alongside the BBL, a liposuction is also preformed, the fat obtains from the areas the patient wants the liposuction done is from where we get the fat from, this includes, the chin, arms, trunk, thighs or the legs.

Are massages necessary after a Brazilian Butt Lift?

Only in the areas where liposuction was performed to harvest the fat from, NOT in the buttocks.

What happens if I gain weight or become pregnant after a BBL?

Each woman’s body adjusts differently to pregnancy, and sometimes weight gain is resulted from it, after your pregnancy you might need a touch-up if you are not happy with how your butt looks, but it’s not as necessary as when a tummy tuck, which is undone completely.

It possible to do regular exercise after a BBL?

4-6 weeks after the procedure, you can start going back to the gym, for low impact cardio, and 6-8 weeks after the procedure is when you can slowly start to work on your lower body.

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The Dra. Gladys Polanco is a professional with more than 8 years of experience in the area, ethical person and with high place felt of responsibility. She belongs to the medical team of the Medical Center Gazcue, in Santo Domingo and to the International Medical Group in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.